Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Hot Spiced & Spiked Cider

This will serve approximately 12-24 people. You can leave out the rum if you want.

4 pretty oranges (washed and dried well)
2 oranges (to be sliced into wedges)
2 apples (to be sliced into wedges)
cloves to decorate oranges
1 gallon apple cider
4 cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 to 3 cups light rum (depending on your preference)

1) Stud pretty oranges with cloves. Make holiday designs if you want. Place oranges in punch bowl
2) Cut other 2 oranges and 2 apples into wedges and put in punch bowl
3) Heat cider and cinnamon sticks over medium heat in saucepan for about an hour
4) Pour cider mix over oranges and apples and add your rum to taste.

Serve warm